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Donor Stories - Laurie Jansen
My journey with organ donation began when my mother, Nancy Daggett received her life saving kidney transplant in March of 1997. Prior to the transplant, she was very sick and would sleep close to 20 hours a day. Within two weeks of her…
Donor Stories - Lisa Thompson
I have been a registered organ donor since I was 16, when I first received my driver’s license. I also encouraged my children to register as organ donors. Organ donation is a beautiful way to make an enormous impact on someone else’s…
Donor Stories - Wendy Hall
Organ donation is important to me because my husband, Marty, was a donor. Two years ago, when Marty died unexpectedly, his corneas, skin, and several other organs were donated. I later received a letter from a young man who received a…
Donor Stories - Lisa and Steve Surratt
I’m a registered organ donor because as a ICU nurse, I have seen the need for organs especially kidneys. My mom was a dialysis patient for a number of years so I also have seen the need from a personal side.I believe when I die, if someone can…
Whether it is with bricks and mortar or hearts and minds – these Dodds love to build!
Blessing Hospital celebrates its 150th anniversary during 2025. This is the second in a series of stories celebrating the anniversary, and generations of care, compassion and community through the stories of family members at Blessing.
National Cancer Survivor Day
Cancer survivors and their loved ones are invited to join the Blessing Hospital Cancer Center team in Quincy on Friday, May 30, to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day 2025. The event will take place between 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the parking…
Singing the praises of the Radiation Oncology team – really!
Have you ever “sung someone’s praises”? You probably have, but may not be familiar with the phrase. Singing someone’s praises means to, “express enthusiastic approval or admiration of someone or something.” It does not require actual singing.
Sisters provide round-the-clock care for family and earn DAISY awards for their efforts
Kelli Ryals and Kayla Hudson, Women and Children unit, became the first sisters to earn DAISY awards at Blessing Hospital.
Registration open for no cost cholesterol and wellness screening
Registrations are now being accepted for a No Cost Community Cholesterol and Wellness Screening hosted by Blessing Health System.